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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
1
A reflective essay argues brains idle wasteful and urges growth through imitation of nature and culture. It cites Rockefeller influence, skyscraper churches, and historic cathedrals to claim dominance of imagination, while contrasting Mussolini and wartime reform with individual responsibility and willpower.
Riverside judge denies defense motion for change of venue in Gordon Stewart Northcott murder case. Northcott testifies in support of the request as the trial proceeds here.
The Brigham Young University Cougars defeated Union Pacific 42 to 28 in a fast paced high school gym game. The Cougars showcased rapid fire shooting and team work while UP center anchored the visitors. Leonard Copeland returns to Western Union duties after Los Angeles trip. Frances DuBarry discharged from Las Vegas Hospital after brief illness.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce saw Dr. Royg W. Martin decline reelection as chamber president and Bert Henderson refuse the nomination for the post. The nominating committee will fill vacancies. A staff strain was reported with 160 to 200 letters daily, prompting authorization to hire one additional clerk.
St. Joan of Arc Church filled with friends for Tony Andrino funeral rites. Italian born naturalized American drifted from New York decorator to Kemmerer and Ploche before Clark County life. Survived by brother Barney in Arizona sister in Petaluma and five nieces. He died at 72. Palm Funeral Home coordinated services.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Hanlon of Reno sustained serious injuries when their car overturned on the Reno highway west of Glendale. Hanlon drove at high speed and failed to notice a curve, pinning Mrs Hanlon beneath the wreckage. He walked to a farm house for aid and Mrs Hanlon was rushed by train to Hewetson Hospital with a compound fracture and severe injuries.
Herbert Hoover spent over an hour at breakfast with Senator Borah on his second day of conferences. Borah, a notable supporter and candidate, did not comment on Hoover’s views or the conversation. The discussion reportedly covered the legislative outlook and the challenges facing the new administration.
The body of Tex Rickard arrives in New York aboard the funeral train as thousands of mourners line the streets. Jack Dempsey, a former champion, is among a restricted group allowed to view the casket in Madison Square Garden where Rickard will lie in state for three days. James Mullen credits Rickard as a match maker and boxing pioneer.
Miss Luciel A. Withers calls all interested women to join home nursing classes at the Library building at 2 30 oclock next Monday afternoon. Last spring graduates may take First Aid classes. James Cashman will run regular stage service to Black Canyon starting tomorrow with departures Monday Wednesday and Friday. C C Boyer departs for Beatty to meet S C Durkee and W A Young to inspect and recondition an oiled sand road. Charles P Squires, editor of the Age, ill at home but improving.
Four boys arrested for robbing BR. B. Jefferson’s home were committed to the State Industrial School for Boys at Elko by Judge William E. Orr. The youths welcomed the sentence, inspired by stories of Elko’s grub and beds shared by a parolee during confinement.
The recall effort against Mayor J. F. Hesse fails after validation shows 319 valid names of the required 378. Clerk W. L. Scott and Deputy Dorothy Keeler compare 454 names on the recall petition and 117 on withdrawal, finding 420 and 100 valid respectively, leaving 319 usable signatures and a shortfall of 59. Organizers plan to circulate new petitions and aim for a spring election alongside the city vote.
E. G. McGriff was chosen chair man of the Board of County Commissioners after filing bonds and taking oath. Albert L. Jones also qualified and James Cashman completes the Board. The Board approved the bond of Justice of the Peace Roger Foley as one of its first acts.
John Phillips, newly elected governor of Arizona, warned against graft and promised rigid economy. He pledged support for constructive measures to advance Arizona among the nation’s states, addressing a large enthusiastic inaugural crowd in Phoenix.
Art Harrington was elected president of the Las Vegas Kiwanis Club and outlined three yearly goals. The club also thanked Past President Gene Ward and entertained guests at a chamber of commerce banquet. Meanwhile rumors of a police department shakeup circulated without confirmation. Victor Barnett’s health improvement was reported as welcome news.
The U S Army endurance plane Question Mark landed at 2 07 after 154 hours 41 minutes aloft marking a new world record in aviation. Major Spats and crew claimed success, surpassing previous longest flight and reinforcing U S leadership in aviation.
Reporters say securing Arizona appropriations this session could fund a Kingman to St. George road extending to Phoenix. Proponents argue it would connect with Grand Canyon country via St. Thomas and Grand Wash and make St. George a southern Utah tourist hub. A 1920 Arizona appropriation funded surveys and a Peach Spring canyon bridge but Indian reserve land halted work. LOPER: To Mr and Mrs Z M Loper, a ten pound boy, Monday January 7, Dr Ferguson attended.
Sacramento dispatch reports the California State Senate set a record by passing the Seven-State Boulder Dam pact bill within fifteen minutes of convening. Constitutional rules were suspended to speed the action. The measure was introduced by Representative Ralph Swing.
Las Vegas listeners can hear the Question Mark crew recount their 154 hour flight with NBC's backing. The program airs on KFT at 7 30 p m local time once Los Angeles station KFT is ready. The Age urges tuning in by 7 00 to avoid station rush.
Two small robberies last night occupied officers today. A Goldfield businessman giving riders a ride to Las Vegas found his suitcase with clothing valued at about $75 stolen. He recovered his clothes at a secondhand shop and the suspect was later in custody. A woman in the restricted district had $75 stolen. several suspects held, but no conclusive evidence tied them to the thefts.
J W Woodard sells two small houses on Fremont Street near Firth to A W Ham for about 16000 dollars. Woodard keeps the two houses and will move them to ground he bought in Garden Acres.
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